Tree InvasiveThis plant is considered invasive Alnus glutinosa [Black Alder] During establishment growth is fast but upon blooming of abundant flowering and fruiting growth rate slows. Will average 24" to 30" per year.
Shrub Alnus serrulata [Hazel Alder] Closely related to Alnus rugosa, differing chiefly in its leaves, which are usually broadest above the middle and have the margins set with fine, nearly regular teeth. Multi-stemmed habit and tends to sucker.
Shrub/Tree Indiana Native Amelanchier canadensis [Shadblow Serviceberry] Amelanchier canadensis, the Shadblow Serviceberry, tends to be confused with Amelanchier arborea, the Downy Serviceberry, and Amelanchier laevis, the Allegheny Serviceberry. However, A. canadensis, compared to A. arborea and A. laevis, is generally much more shrub-like (often forming thickets), flowers a week later, and produces upright flower clusters (as opposed to the pendulous racemes of A. arborea and A. laevis). The Shadblow Serviceberry is excellent for woodland plantings, naturalizing, and along stream and pond banks.…
Shrub/Tree Indiana Native Amelanchier canadensis 'Sprizam' [sold as Spring Glory®] [Spring Glory Shadblow Serviceberry] A new variety, notable for its compact, upright habit reaching only 12' tall and 8-10' wide.
Tree Amelanchier laevis 'Cumulus' [Cumulus Allegheny Serviceberry] Amelanchier laevis 'Cumulus' is a single-stemmed, strongly upright small tree, excellent as a small street tree and for very early, but short-lived, blooms. This tree is sometimes grafted, so rootstock suckers can be a problem. Fruits are edible and a prime source of food for birds. Subject to the troubles of Rosaceous plants in general, including fire-blight and mites, which can be controlled, usually quite easily.
Tree Amelanchier laevis 'Rogers' [sold as Lustre®] [Lustre Allegheny Serviceberry] Lustre Allegheny Serviceberry is a medium size tree and is a good choice for attracting birds as the berries are edible and tasty.
Tree Amelanchier laevis 'Snowcloud' [Snowcloud Serviceberry] The Snowcloud® Serviceberry gets its name from the large white flowers that the tree blooms in Spring.
Shrub/Tree Amelanchier × grandiflora 'Ballerina' [Ballerina Serviceberry] A. x grandiflora is a hybrid cross between A. arborea and A. laevis that typically has larger, slender and longer flowers than its parents. Ripe fruits are sweet and edible that resemble the taste of blueberries.
Tree Amelanchier × grandiflora 'Robin Hill' [Robin Hill Serviceberry] A. x grandiflora is a hybrid cross between A. arborea and A. laevis that typically has larger, slender and longer flowers than its parents. Ripe fruits are edible and resemble the taste of blueberries.
Tree Betula papyrifera 'Renci' [sold as Renaissance Reflection®] [Renaissance Reflection Paper Birch] Betula papyrifera 'Renci' is faster growing and more heat resistant than the straight species. This tree requires full sun and is not suitable for poor or polluted city conditions.
